Long-time readers of this newsletter know we've been concerned about the viability of Barnes and Noble as other big box retailers meet their demise...
Have you ever thought about what lurks behind closed doors, under your bed, or in the creepy attic? Every child has panicked about what could be hi...
July 13 , 2018
The Peacekeeper - Historical Fiction's Latest Addition
It’s hard to imagine what life might have been like way back when around 50 AD or so, but if we were to try, it might look a little something like ...
July 12 , 2018
Ketih Rommel Opens Up on His Thanatology
I had a chance to talk with the author of the “Thanatology” series and learned some interesting background about his books. The series came about b...
July 10 , 2018
A Modern Hester Prynne for ‘The Year of the Woman’
Rachel Sims, an indomitable spirit in an intolerant religious community, is rumored to have left her husband for a man driving an expensive car f...
July 06 , 2018
The American West Portrayed in Atonement
An American era that has continually existed as a time full of mystery and intrigue is the time period following the Civil War, particularly in the...
July 03 , 2018
Journey to the Gotham Graves
What better time to visit New York City’s historical side than this July? The perfect tour to pay your respects to three notable figures from the B...
June 18 , 2018
The Titan Strain: Dystopian literature's newest addition
Why has the dystopian genre for young adults seem to have blown up in recent years? While this genre has been around for decades, it certainly seem...
June 15 , 2018
Jack the Ripper suspect discussed in Hawley's latest release
Jack the Ripper has been an object of fascination for well over a century. The legacy of this premier serial killer has inspired many works of fict...